Fragrance comparison

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry vs Candied Pears

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry

Victoria's Secret

4.1916 votes

Rank #36,218 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Candied Pears

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #58,729 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry takes 3 of 4 categories.

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Candied Pears
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry3/4

Candied Pears1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Midnight Exotics Deep Berry
Sillage & projection: Midnight Exotics Deep Berry
Value for money: Candied Pears
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Exotics Deep Berry

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Midnight Exotics Deep BerryVictoria's Secret

Candied PearsThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 46%Want 22%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Exotics Deep Berry

SillageMidnight Exotics Deep Berry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCandied PearsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

fresh70%

green60%

sour50%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

green77%

violet69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Red BerriesAloe VeraExotic WoodsChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PearVioletCassisAloe VeraMelonChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAloe Vera and Chamomile. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMidnight Exotics Deep BerryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry by Victoria's Secret is a fruity floral composition centered on sweet red berries and soothing chamomile. Launched in 2017, this scent leans into a youthful, playful vibe that fits casual summer days or relaxed evenings. It offers a light, accessible profile for those who enjoy berry-forwar…

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Candied Pears by The Dua Brand is a bright, fruit-forward scent built on a core of ripe pear and cassis. Designed for everyday wear in warmer weather, this floral-fruity composition focuses on a crisp, sweet profile that sits close to the skin. It captures the essence of fresh orchard fruits, offering a light and acce…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Midnight Exotics Deep Berry or Candied Pears?

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry takes 3 of 4 categories. Midnight Exotics Deep Berry is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes; Candied Pears is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Midnight Exotics Deep Berry for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Candied Pears for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Exotics Deep Berry or Candied Pears?

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry lasts longest (Midnight Exotics Deep Berry 47/100, Candied Pears 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Exotics Deep Berry or Candied Pears?

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry projects furthest (Midnight Exotics Deep Berry 66/100, Candied Pears 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Exotics Deep Berry and Candied Pears smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Aloe Vera and Chamomile.

Is Midnight Exotics Deep Berry or Candied Pears better for summer or winter?

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry suits daytime wear; Candied Pears suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Exotics Deep Berry and Candied Pears?

Midnight Exotics Deep Berry features Red Berries, Aloe Vera, Exotic Woods and Chamomile. Candied Pears features Pear, Violet, Cassis, Aloe Vera and Melon.